Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Kolkata Faces Heavy Rain; More Forecasted During Durga Puja
Kolkata is experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms!
The weather forecast predicts more rain, especially during the Durga Puja celebrations, which start from Mahalaya on September 21st.
A low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal is bringing in moisture and causing the showers.
Be prepared for wet weather, and expect it to continue through the coming days.
This may impact outdoor activities.
The temperature remains warm despite the rain.
Kolkata woke up to thundershowers and heavy rain on Saturday morning.
The Met Office has warned of more thunderstorms later in the day.
Rainfall is expected to intensify from Sunday, coinciding with Mahalaya.
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal next week.
Heavy rain is forecast for North Bengal.
- Who
- Met Office
- What
- Thundershowers and heavy rain
- When
- Saturday onwards, including during Durga Puja
- Where
- Kolkata and South Bengal
- Why
- Low-pressure systems and moisture inflow from Bay of Bengal
Weather Conditions
Weather Details
Rainfall Forecast
Weather Conditions
Heavy rain expected in North Bengal on Monday.
Weather Details
Thundershowers expected in several South Bengal districts on Saturday and Sunday.
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- Kolkata and South Bengal
- Current Weather
- Thundershowers and heavy rain
- Rain Forecast
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms
- Temperature (Min)
- 28.4°C
- Temperature (Max)
- 32.4°C
Sources
‘Plan accordingly’: Met department forecasts a wet Durga Puja in Kolkata and south Bengal
Three-front rainfall alert for Durga Puja, bay systems to trigger wet spells: Met
‘Carry an umbrella during Durga Puja,’ IMD issues rain & thunderstorm alert for Kolkata till Dashami
Showers threaten to spoil festive mood
Durga Puja 2025: Kolkata Braces for Rain, Cloudy Skies and Gusty Winds Till 2 October
